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Latin American Thanksgiving Desserts

Recipes for Alfajores de Maicena and Chocotorta, Latin American desserts perfect for Thanksgiving, from Bryan Ford's cookbook "Pan y Dulce".

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What is chocotorta?: Chocotorta, another Latin American dessert, consists of layers of chocolate cookies and a dulce de leche-infused cream filling.
What are alfajores de maicena?: Alfajores de maicena are buttery sandwich cookies filled with homemade dulce de leche, offering a rich, sweet flavor perfect for Thanksgiving.
Can the alfajores be made ahead of time?: The alfajores can be made ahead of time and frozen, making them a convenient option for busy Thanksgiving preparations.
Are these recipes suitable for home bakers?: Both the alfajores and the chocotorta recipes are relatively easy to follow, even for home bakers with limited experience.
What ingredients are needed for the alfajores recipe?: The recipe includes instructions for making both the alfajores cookies and the dulce de leche filling, allowing for complete homemade control over the dessert.

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